Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Hamilton lectionary
Constantinople, end of 11th century
MS M.639 fol. 49r

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Evangelist Matthew, nimbed, name inscribed, seated on chair, feet on footstool, left hand on open book on lectern, stylus in right hand; buildings, one with curtain in doorway, and trees in background.
Miniature within frame decorated with foliate and geometric ornament, flanked by two trees.
Illustration for the reading of Matthew 18:10 for Pentecost Monday.